Granite Farms Estates, located in Media, Pennsylvania, is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) that provides a full continuum of care, including independent living, personal care (assisted living), and skilled nursing services. The community accommodates approximately 70 residents across a range of apartment and cottage-style living options. Certified by Medicare and a participant since 1987, Granite Farms Estates offers residents access to on-site healthcare and wellness programs, with care levels that can be adjusted according to individual needs over time.
Nursing and medical support at Granite Farms Estates include 24-hour access to licensed nurses, on-call physicians, and specialty care services such as podiatry and hospice. The facility has care staff trained to assist with all activities of daily living, providing full support with bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting as required. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available for residents, as are on-site amenities such as a barber and beauty salon. Social and wellness amenities are supplemented by the presence of organized clubs, community groups, and structured opportunities for resident and family counseling.
The reviews from residents and families indicate a generally positive experience with the quality of day-to-day care, highlighting staff friendliness, personal attention, and the cleanliness of common and private spaces. Many families express satisfaction with the comfortable living environment and the stability provided by long-term residency. However, some concerns are noted, especially pertaining to transitions from independent living to higher-care settings, such as assisted living or skilled nursing. These concerns center on appropriate staffing ratios and professional competency at more intensive care levels. Potential residents and their families are encouraged to discuss care protocols and staffing in depth before moving in. Granite Farms Estates has recently invested in program and amenity updates, yet as of mid-2024, there have been no significant expansions or changes to the levels of care provided.
Costs at this community start at $2,250 and range up to $10,190. The average price in the community is $6,220, which is less than the average price in the area of $6,359. The cost of continuing care retirement communities in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.